Video Includes Details of association鈥檚 new climate change toolkit

91短视频 filed a joint April 18 鈥渇riend-of-the-court鈥 brief in the case Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency at the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court will take a fresh look at what are 鈥渨aters of the United States鈥 (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA), which may limit federal agencies鈥 permitting and enforcement authority over construction work in isolated wetlands and ephemeral streams. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers鈥 (Corps) will need to factor the Court鈥檚 decision into their planned WOTUS rulemakings.

The history of the consulting contractor and their impact on this country and around world stands as a testament to the valued and unparalleled expertise which individuals have brought to the construction community. The purpose of the Council is to recognize those in our industry who have made significant contributions to the quality and professionalism associated with commercial construction professionals.

Construction Official Says New Guidance will Undermine New Bipartisan Infrastructure Measure鈥檚 Benefits, Adds the Kind of Red Tape that Betrays Americans鈥 Confidence in Federal Spending

Construction employment exceeded pre-pandemic levels in 32 states in March, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the government should support more career opportunities to enable people to work in the industry.

Prices of materials and services used in new nonresidential construction jumped more than 21 percent from March 2021 to March 2022, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today. The association urged the Biden administration to relieve major cost pressures by removing the remaining tariffs on aluminum, steel, and Canadian lumber.

For more than two years, the U.S. construction industry has been buffeted by unprecedented increases in material costs, supply-chain bottlenecks, and a tight labor market. 91短视频鈥檚 Construction Inflation Alert is intended to help owners, public officials, and others understand what contractors are experiencing. It also outlines steps owners and contractors can take to adjust to the fast-changing market conditions.